July 2011

Actual Proof: Still Hotter Than July

by Justin July 26, 2011 Hot Download

Jamla Records duo Actual Proof returns with their new street album Still Hotter Than July presented by LRG & DJBooth.net. Sundown & Enigma’s latest project includes 18 tracks with guest appearances by Median, Thee Tom Hardy, Sean Boog, Rapsody, GQ & more along with production from 9th Wonder & Khrysis. Tracklist & link after the jump.

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Hassaan Mackey & Apollo Brown: Tell Me

by Justin July 26, 2011 Singles

Mello Music Group presents the new leak ”Tell Me”, the second single off Hassaan Mackey & Apollo Brown’s new album Daily Bread. The emcee/producer duo’s debut LP is available now on digital outlets with physical copies shipping early through Fat Beats. Tell Me by Hassaan Mackey & Apollo Brown

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9th Prince & MidaZ The Beast: Thundercats [prod by Tzarizm]

by Justin July 26, 2011 Singles

Killarmy’s 9th Prince links up with MidaZ The Beast of Doxside Music Group for the new cut “Thundercats” produced by Tzarizm. Look out for KN.com & Doxside collaboration in the near future! ThunderCats (prod. TzariZM) by 9th Prince & MidaZ The BEAST

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PH: County Of Kings (feat Sha Stimuli, Skyzoo, Ruste Juxx & L.R. Blitzkrieg)

by Justin July 26, 2011 Singles

PH aka Pumpkinhead leaks his new Beatgees produced posse cut “Country Of Kings” featuring Sha Stimuli, Skyzoo, Ruste Juxx & L.R. Blitzkrieg. The track will appear on the Brooklyn Academy member’s upcoming album Know The Ledge, which drops August 9th. COUNTY OF KINGS by PH

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XO (of Diamond District): Don’t Stop [Music Video]

by Justin July 26, 2011 Music Videos

Diamond District member XO drops the music video for his laid back cut “Don’t Stop” with the help of CLVTVE Media. The D.C. emcee’s new project Monumental II is scheduled to be released on August 30th.

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Willie Evans Jr: Introducin’

by ''BLINKY'' July 26, 2011 Music Reviews

Shrouded in self-designed ambiguity and whispers of imposter performers, MF DOOM has carved out one of the most seemingly inimitable imprints in modern Hip Hop memory. Instantly recognizable, his cutting drawl, off-the-wall imagery, and forward-thinking production has cemented the vaudeville villain as a distinct persona in a genre littered with genericism and regurgitation. Yet ten [...]

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Starlito & Don Trip: Step Brothers [Mixtape]

by Justin July 26, 2011 Hot Download

Starlito (fka All Star) links up with fellow Tennessee native Don Trip for the collaboration mixtape Step Brothers. The duo takes a page from the Will Ferrell & John C. Reilly comedy of the same name on their project featuring production by Boi1da, Mike Will, T-Minus, The Renegades & a few from Starlito. Tracklist & [...]

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Praverb Dot Net x FWMJ’s Producers I Know Presents: Behind The Beats Volume 1

by Thomas July 26, 2011 Downloads

Here’s the latest project from Praverb and FWMJ’s PIK, Behind The Beats Vol. 1. Peep what he has to say about the project: This project focuses on showcasing talented beatmakers all over the globe to the masses. This project features production and remixes from Jewbei, Centric, Dj Grazzhoppa, JR & PH7, Terem, Cold Legistics, Blastah [...]

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R.A. The Rugged Man Presents The Murderous Lyricist Competition

by Justin July 26, 2011 Contests

Attention all emcees, R.A. The Rugged Man is giving you the chance to appear on the same album as a list of hip hop’s finest. The winner of this connest will get to record a verse for the Bad Biology compilation LP which will feature the likes of RZA, Inspectah Deck Kool G Rap, Atmosphere, Hell [...]

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Tragedy Khadafi: Thug Matrix 3 [Tracklisting & Artwork]

by Thomas July 26, 2011 Coming Soon

Tragedy Khadafi will be releasing a new album on 9/20 on his imprint, 25 To Life Aura /Distrolord Digital. Hopefully, the artwork/tracklist will be followed up with a leak soon. Tracklist underneath.

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Alkota: Making Beat Using Reason 5 [Video]

by Thomas July 26, 2011 Instrumentals

Quick video of Alkota making a beat using Propellerhead Reason 5/Recycle 2.1. Anticipating the release of Reason 6/Recycle 2.2. Stay tuned for more beat making videos including techniques and tutorials. This instrumental entitled “Tsunami” is available for purchase exclusively or for lease via the Alkota Beat Shop.

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PR Dean & The Bash Brothers Present: Southpaw Cypher [prod by DJ Concept]

by Justin July 26, 2011 Singles

The homie Matt Diamond hit us with a huge posse cut from the minds of PR Dean & The Bash Brothers. The DJ Concept produced “Southpaw Cypher” boasts a lineup of Shabaam Sahdeeq, El Gant, FaMo$o, Nutso, FT, Bekay, Dov, Flo, 151 Proof & Climax.

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Junclassic: Times [prod by Jazz Spastiks] + Mode 7 LP Released Today

by Kevin July 26, 2011 New Music Releases

In honor of today’s Mode 7 album release, Jazz Spastiks & Junclassic are making the second single, “Times”, available for free download.  Mode 7, produced by Jazz Spastiks and emceed by Junclassic is now available for purchase on iTunes and all digital retailers. It is also available on Compact Disc at UGHH and Amazon. You can stream the full album after the cut. If you’re in the NYC area, [...]

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Just Released Today [7/26]

by Carsten July 26, 2011 New Music Releases

Here’s what the music industry has in stores for us. Beside the very promising Jazz Spastiks & Junclassic album Mode 7, we get the Duck Down debut from Black Rob and Jay Rock‘s highly anticipated Follow Me Home.

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Goodie Mob Reunion Album Will Be Released This Fall According To Cee-Lo

by Justin July 25, 2011 News

They’re back! After much talk & speculation, Cee-Lo has confirmed that long awaited Goodie Mob reunion album will be released this fall. According to the Lady Killer, the title of the LP will be We Sell Drugs Too. The group’s last album featuring all four members was 1999′s disappointing World Party. Big Gipp, Khujo & [...]

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Smoke DZA: On The Corner (feat. Bun B & Big K.R.I.T.)

by Thomas July 25, 2011 Music

Smoke DZA kicks it into overdrive and proves once again that he can’t be grounded with the release of his forthcoming album, “Rolling Stoned.” Since the success of 2010’s awe-inspiring mixtape, “George Kush Da Button: The Deluxe Edition,” Smoke has moved his brand across the country, rolling through city-after-city and joint-after-joint. In between tours with [...]

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Young Gully: The Go In [Music Video]

by Justin July 25, 2011 Music Videos

Young Gully has quickly become my favorite new emcee out of the Bay Area. His tribute to Oscar Grant, The Grant Station Project, is what made me a fan and I’ve been impressed by everything he’s released so far. “The Go In” is his latest track & video, as Gully rips apart the “Streets On Lock” instrumental.

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Gods’Illa: About That Time (feat XO)

by Justin July 25, 2011 Singles

The wait is almost over as Gods’Illa’s CPR The Blend Tape hosted by DJ Lo Down Loretta Brown (aka Erykah Badu) will finally be released tomorrow. Before the project drops, the DMV trio leaks one last joint – “About That Time” featuring Diamond District member XO. About That Time ft. Uptown XO by Gods’Illa

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Vakill: Appetite To Kill [Music Video]

by Justin July 25, 2011 Music Videos

Vakill’s rapid fire display “Appetite To Kill” produced by Panik is the latest track off Armor Of God to get the visual treatment. The Chicago emcee’s long awaited LP is available now, so make sure you grab a copy asap!

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Young Scolla: Seconds Away [Music Video]

by Justin July 25, 2011 Music Videos

The homie Young Scolla has released the first video for the title track off his upcoming album Seconds Away produced 808 Blake of SMKA. The Detroit emcee’s debut LP drops August 30th and fans can vote on the cover artwork here until August 1st.

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